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### [2017-06-19](/news/2017/06/19/index.md)
##### United Kingdom withdrawal from the European Union
# Brexit negotiations begin in Brussels.
UK and EU representatives say opening day of discussions will mainly deal with timing and structure of separation talks
### Sources:
1. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jun/19/brexit-talks-david-davis-michel-barnier-brussels-uk-eu)
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